2022 Surfaces Exhibitor Showcase

Dec 10, 2021

The International Surface Event is back in person in Las Vegas Feb. 1–3, 2022. See what products the following companies—advertisers in the December 2021/January 2022 issue—will be exhibiting on the show floor.

Featured Suppliers

Delmhorst Instrument Company
The JX-20 and JX-30 are the latest moisture meters in Delmhorst’s Navigator family and are professional-grade, accurate and versatile, the company says. The JX-30 features the Delmhorst Edge App with expanded wood species, customizable settings, geotagging and data sharing from any location, the company adds.
delmhorst.com | Booth 4479

Lignomat USA Ltd.
Lignomat’s all-inclusive moisture and humidity measuring kit includes the Ligno-VersaTec moisture meter, which can be operated as a pin meter and a pinless meter as well as a thermo-hygrometer. The meter has individual settings in pin and pinless mode for soft and hardwoods, OSB, subfloors and bamboo floors. The pin mode is accessed by connecting one of the handheld probes.
lignomat.com | Booth 4358

Wagner Meters
Wagner Meters’ Orion series of pinless moisture meters features accuracy and versatility, the company says. Each also features an individually paired On-Demand Calibrator, meaning they will not need to be returned to the factory for calibration, the company adds.
wagnermeters.com | Booth 4313

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Techniques

Wood Floor Q&A: Precautions for Installing Below Grade?

Tim Colgan, technical director at Milton, Ga.-based Välinge North America Inc., discusses wood floor installation below grade.

When installing wood flooring below grade, moisture is always a concern, so thorough moisture testing should be a priority. (Photo courtesy of Tim McCool)

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Moisture

Understand ‘Normal’ and ‘Abnormal’ Gaps in Wood Flooring

Wood floor expert Howard Brickman explains the straightforward facts about wood floor gaps—when they're OK and when they aren't.

Moisture

Wood Floor Mystery #16: It’s Cupping, But There’s No Water Here, Part 2 (the Answer!)

Stephen Diggins knew there had to be water somewhere in this house causing the wood flooring to cup ... and he found it when the disgusting black water ended up pouring right onto his face and down his shirt.

Moisture

Moisture Mitigation Solutions: Protecting Wood Floors From Moisture Issues (Sponsored)

Should you select a single-step or two-step application when it comes to moisture vapor protection for your wood flooring installation? Understand the pros and cons.

Moisture

Bona® R540 for Moisture Protection and Peace of Mind (Sponsored)

Sponsored: Homeowners and contractors alike will have peace of mind that their newly installed floors will be protected.

Glue-down

Tips To Avoid Trouble on Engineered Flooring Installations

There’s a lot of science behind this engineered flooring, and if you don’t follow directions, you might have complications down the line. Here are seven important tips to know to avoid trouble when working with engineered wood flooring.

If you have poor prep, you’ll have a poor install, so we make sure the subfloor is clean and as flat as possible.

Moisture

Mixing Water And Wood: Why Relative Humidity Matters

Most wood floor pros intuitively know that relative humidity is important to the long-term success of wood floors. But why? Andrew St. James, Ph.D., explains the science.

Low relative humidity can result in gaps between boards and, in engineered flooring, splits across the face.

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